Cubs hit nine home runs and defeat Brewers 17-3 at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 17-3 on Monday night at Wrigley Field behind a franchise-record nine home runs. Alex Bregman led the offensive effort with three home runs, while six other Chicago hitters contributed one home run each. The performance pushed the team's total to 62 home runs since August 1, establishing a new National League record for the most home runs in a single calendar month. Milwaukee starter Kyle Harrison allowed five home runs and nine earned runs before the Brewers turned to first baseman Andrew Vaughn to pitch the eighth inning. The loss for the Brewers continues a four-game series between the NL Central rivals. Chicago remains in contention while Milwaukee prepares for the remaining three games of the series.

• 4:25 AMESPN — August power: Cubs cap record month with 9 HRs
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